This incumbent will serve as the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer and provide support for all BIS initiatives including conducting, planning, and performing operations related to the enforcement of export control laws and regulations, and host country export control law development. This position is located under the U. S. Commercial Section at the U. S. Embassy in Beijing, China.
Summary
This incumbent will serve as the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer and provide support for all BIS initiatives including conducting, planning, and performing operations related to the enforcement of export control laws and regulations, and host country export control law development. This position is located under the U. S. Commercial Section at the U. S. Embassy in Beijing, China.
Under the U.S. Commercial Service section at the U.S. Embassy, the incumbent will serve as a BIS Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer and provide support for all Bureau Industry and Security (BIS) initiatives including conducting, planning, and performing operations related to the enforcement of export control laws and regulations, and host country export control law development. The incumbent may travel conducting BIS end-use checks in the region of their respective offices. This position reports to the Foreign Commercial Service Senior Commercial Officer and to the BIS Export Control Officer Program Director, who directs the incumbent, reviews the incumbent's performance, and ensures consistency with agency and administration priorities. The incumbent must also coordinate with other parts of the US mission.
As a Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer, the incumbent has country-wide (or region-wide) responsibility for implementing and reporting on all BIS programs, including those relating to dual-use and certain munitions export controls, non-proliferation and anti-terrorism. The incumbent is responsible for issues covered under, inter alia, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) of 2018, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Fastener Quality Act and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations. The incumbent will serve as a Criminal Investigator responsible for investigating actual or supporting investigations of alleged violations of the EAR. As a Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer, duties will include liaising with U. S. Government law enforcement officials at post, building and maintaining relationships with host nation law enforcement officials, conducting end use monitoring, and providing investigative support of BIS HQ and field offices as appropriate.
The position is categorized as a Secondary Position defined using the following criteria:
(a) The employee, while covered under the special LEO provisions, moves directly (i.e., without break in service exceeding three days) from a rigorous position to a secondary position, and
(b) The employee has completed three years of service in a rigorous position, including such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld; and
(c) The employee has been continuously employed in a secondary positions since transferring from a rigorous position without break in service exceeding three days, except that a break employment in secondary positions which begins with an involuntary separation (not for cause), is not considered in determining whether the service in a secondary position is continuous for this purpose.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Having country-wide (or region wide) responsibility for implementing and reporting on all BIS programs, including those relating to dual-use and certain munitions export controls, non-proliferation and anti-terrorism.
Responsible for issued covered under inter alia the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) of 2018, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Fastener Quality Act and the chemical Weapons Convention Regulations.
Serving as a Criminal Investigator responsible for investigating actual or alleged violations of the EAR.
Conducting pre-license checks and post shipment verifications of U. S. origin items to facilitate EAR compliance.
Providing support for all BIS activities, including U. S. export control issues and host country export control development that will typically include bilateral information exchanges by U. S. government agencies and their host Government counterparts.
Working with host Government officials and local businesses to provide information and appropriate training in order to facilitate understanding of U. S. export control laws and regulations.
Providing export control expertise to post by supporting and briefing senior U. S. Embassy officials with current information on U. S. and multilateral export control norms and practices.
Coordinating and supporting U. S. export enforcement and export control programs.
Supporting Trade Center programs and activities such as trade fair exhibits, trade missions, and other trade promotions.
This is a temporary appointment with aninitial appointment of 2 years. Although not guaranteed, the initial appointment may be extended in one year increments; but may not exceed the statutory maximum of five (5) years.
You must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
Satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), CITP or equivalent (FBI, DEA, Postal Inspector, etc.) are also acceptable.
Under the Department of Commerce's Drug Free Workplace Plan, all applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and if appointed the incumbent will be subjected to random drug testing procedures.
Must be able to obtain a medical clearance for worldwide assignment.
Initial appointment may be extended in one (1) year increments up to a maximum of 5 years is possible; however, extensions are not guaranteed or implied.
You must complete a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment.
Qualifications
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SERIES 1811, INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (IOR): Medical Requirement - This position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, and exposures to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of this position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to him or herself or others is disqualifying.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent will be required to maintain all overall requirements for a criminal investigator position including: physical fitness, proficiency in firearms, and continued professional training. Since the duties of the position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, incumbent must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition, which would cause the applicant to be a hazard to them self or to others, will disqualify them self for appointment.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AVAILABILITY PAY (LEAP): Selectee is entitled to the LEAP of 25% of base pay for availability to work substantial amounts of "unscheduled duty".
LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Candidates without previous LEO service must be under age 37. Those with current or prior federal LEO coverage will be considered only if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by mandatory retirement age of 57. (This requirement is waived for Veterans (please see link below).https://www.chcoc.gov/content/change-maximum-entry-age-requirements-veterans%E2%80%99-preference-eligibles NOTE: If you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer coverage you must submit appropriate SF-50's that shows period of coverage. Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration. Must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)).
To qualify for the FP-1811-01, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of a GS -14, in the Federal Service. Experience must be related to export control laws.
Specialized experience is defined as:
Knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations, the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, the International Emergency Economic Act, and related export control laws, or
Knowledge of international export control issues including the nonproliferation regimes (the Wassenaar Arrangement, Missile Technology Control Regime, Australis Group and Nuclear Supplies Group), or
Experience conducting end-use checks, or
Experience conducting export control investigations, or
Experience planning and implementing conferences and events (examples include trade seminars, outreaches to companies, and official meetings, or
Experience working with foreign government officials or preparing for high level bilateral meetings.
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
There is no maximum age for reentry to a position in which the individual will be eligible for law enforcement retirement coverage. Re entry into covered primary or rigorous positions - As defined in 5 CFR Parts 831 and 842, an individual who has passed the maximum entry age limit, but previously served in a covered LEO position, may in some cases be reinstated to coverage in a primary or rigorous position, if the individual:(a) Meets the applicable qualification requirements for the position; and
(b) Will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered law enforcement of FF service by the time they reach the mandatory retirement age of 57. For example, an individual who, after original appointment to a covered primary or rigorous position, works seven years as a LEO or FF, then accepts appointment to a non-covered job, may not be older than 44 (37 entry age plus 7 years of service, actually computed to the nearest day) to be eligible for reentry into a primary or rigorous position.
An employee of any agency who accepts, with the consent of the head of that agency, a limited appointment in the Foreign Service under section 309 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 is entitled, upon the expiration of that appointment, to be reemployed in that employee's former position or in a corresponding or higher position in that agency. Upon re-employment under this section, an employee shall be entitled to any within-grade increases in pay which the employee would have received if the employee had remained in the former position in the agency.
The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Foreign Service Human Capital contact identified in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
Foreign Service Officer benefits include group life insurance, health benefits and Thrift Savings Plan; Government provided quarters or housing allowance, if overseas; generous leave accrual policy; cost of living adjustments and post differential pay for certain overseas assignments; and educational allowances for children if overseas.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume and supporting documentation. You are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of the specialized experience required for this position. We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your category placement may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Only the best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Other than the system status, we will not provide any additional information about why an applicant did not make the referral list.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents: In addition to a resume and the assessment questions, you must submit copies of the following documents:Resume - showing relevant experience. Your resume MUST include the following information. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration for the position for which you are applying.
Full name, mailing address (including zip code), and day and evening telephone numbers.
Citizenship.
Confirmation of your registration in the Selective Service, if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
Work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Include paid and Non-paid job-related work experience. For each job listed you are to provide:
Job title
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (mm/dd/yy)
Salary
If Federal; Title, Series, and grade/pay band
Other Job-Related Qualifications Information: Provide training courses, special skills you possess, certificates and licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, etc. applicable to the position.
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action: must include your current grade, step and series. NOTE: An award SF-50 (i.e. cash or time off award) does not indicate grade or level (i.e. pay band) or tenure to determine your eligibility for this position and will not be accepted.
DD-214 (if applicable): If you are claiming Veterans' Preference or eligible Veterans' Service, provide a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other appropriate documentation to prove your entitlement and to provide verification of an Honorable Discharge.
SF-15 and VA Letter (if applicable): If you are claiming Veterans' Preference based upon a Compensable Disability, Widow or Spouse Entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, you must submit your DD-214 or other proof of entitlement; an SF-15, and the required proof of disability, i.e., Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later. Qualified veterans will be considered consistent with the requirements of the Foreign Service Act of1980. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation. For more information on eligibility requirements, please go to http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ or http://www.opm.gov/staffingportal/vetguide.asp
IF APPLICABLE: Military service member's "Statement of Service" will be accepted up to120 days prior to separation date if a terminal leave form or DD-214 cannot be provided. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by (or by direction of): the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge and Character of Service (i.e. honorable).
IMPORTANT: If you do not submit required documentation described in this job opportunity announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. You may submit required and/or supplemental documents through any of the following methods:
Applicants applying under this announcement are required to complete and submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS at website http://www.usajobs.gov/. The information you provide and your resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of Commerce's application system when you apply on-line. Information you provide is general information that must be completed by all applicants.
There are several parts of the application process that will affect your overall evaluation: (i). Your on-line resume, (ii). Your responses to the vacancy questions, (iii). Your supporting documentation.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
International Trade Administration
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
US
Next steps
You will receive notice that your application has been received. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov/. - Click on the MY USAJOBS, which brings you to the login screen. - Login to your account. - You can check your status by either clicking on Track your online job Applications or on the APPLICATIONS tab.
Other than the system status, we will not provide any additional information about why an applicant did not make the referral list.
Note: USAJOBS accounts are deactivated after 18 months of inactivity. If your account has been deactivated, you should create an entirely new resume. It is to your advantage to update your resume at least twice a year to maintain your marketability and to avoid deactivation
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Required documents: In addition to a resume and the assessment questions, you must submit copies of the following documents:Resume - showing relevant experience. Your resume MUST include the following information. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration for the position for which you are applying.
Full name, mailing address (including zip code), and day and evening telephone numbers.
Citizenship.
Confirmation of your registration in the Selective Service, if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
Work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Include paid and Non-paid job-related work experience. For each job listed you are to provide:
Job title
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (mm/dd/yy)
Salary
If Federal; Title, Series, and grade/pay band
Other Job-Related Qualifications Information: Provide training courses, special skills you possess, certificates and licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, etc. applicable to the position.
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action: must include your current grade, step and series. NOTE: An award SF-50 (i.e. cash or time off award) does not indicate grade or level (i.e. pay band) or tenure to determine your eligibility for this position and will not be accepted.
DD-214 (if applicable): If you are claiming Veterans' Preference or eligible Veterans' Service, provide a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other appropriate documentation to prove your entitlement and to provide verification of an Honorable Discharge.
SF-15 and VA Letter (if applicable): If you are claiming Veterans' Preference based upon a Compensable Disability, Widow or Spouse Entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, you must submit your DD-214 or other proof of entitlement; an SF-15, and the required proof of disability, i.e., Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later. Qualified veterans will be considered consistent with the requirements of the Foreign Service Act of1980. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation. For more information on eligibility requirements, please go to http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ or http://www.opm.gov/staffingportal/vetguide.asp
IF APPLICABLE: Military service member's "Statement of Service" will be accepted up to120 days prior to separation date if a terminal leave form or DD-214 cannot be provided. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by (or by direction of): the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge and Character of Service (i.e. honorable).
IMPORTANT: If you do not submit required documentation described in this job opportunity announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. You may submit required and/or supplemental documents through any of the following methods:
Applicants applying under this announcement are required to complete and submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS at website http://www.usajobs.gov/. The information you provide and your resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of Commerce's application system when you apply on-line. Information you provide is general information that must be completed by all applicants.
There are several parts of the application process that will affect your overall evaluation: (i). Your on-line resume, (ii). Your responses to the vacancy questions, (iii). Your supporting documentation.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
International Trade Administration
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
US
Next steps
You will receive notice that your application has been received. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov/. - Click on the MY USAJOBS, which brings you to the login screen. - Login to your account. - You can check your status by either clicking on Track your online job Applications or on the APPLICATIONS tab.
Other than the system status, we will not provide any additional information about why an applicant did not make the referral list.
Note: USAJOBS accounts are deactivated after 18 months of inactivity. If your account has been deactivated, you should create an entirely new resume. It is to your advantage to update your resume at least twice a year to maintain your marketability and to avoid deactivation
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
